Startling maps have shown a 670-mile snow blanket coming to consume Britain next week.
Now the Met Office has had its say on the matter, casting its expert opinion over the prospect of snowfall in the coming days.
WX Charts and Net Weather have both released maps showing the brutal cold snap en route to the UK.
Brits are concerned that freezing conditions will swallow all four corners of the UK, shortly after Storm Debi lashed Northern Ireland and other areas of the country.
While just a few weeks earlier, Storm Ciaran caused devastation across large parts of Britain, with several people dying as a result of dangerous flooding.
The Met Office has now weighed into the debate and given its take on the snow forecast.
Senior Operational Meteorologist Dan Stroud shared that “as it stands, we are not expecting any snow in the next week or so.”
Meanwhile a yellow weather warning remains in place for Northern Ireland, with heavy rains expected between 9pm and 3am.
The Met Office warns Northern Irish residents to expect “heavy rain this evening and for a time early Saturday” which “may lead to some disruption to transport and utilities”.
Experts warn that “flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely”. Additionally, “bus services probably [will be] affected with journey times taking longer”.
Met Office 5-day weather forecast
Headline:
Rain, heavy at times, moving north and east.
This Evening and Tonight:
Dry with clear spells in the east this evening, with perhaps with some early frost and fog in places. However, cloud and rain across the west will move steadily eastwards as we head overnight. Winds strengthening and temperatures rising.
Saturday:
Cloud and rain spreading north and east throughout the day. Some heavy bursts in places. Sunny spells and showers following from the west. Windy, particularly near coasts.
Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:
Bright spells returning on Sunday with the risk of blustery showers which will continue into Monday. Most places becoming dry on Tuesday. A touch of frost possible in the north.
